Cfo And Board Member
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Canarias, España
In charge of the integral financial management of the Iberia region operation in the Destination Management business unit of FTI group, 3rd largest tour-operator in Europe. Overseeing the Accounting, Treasury, Controlling, FP&A, Tax and Legal functions, restructured and further developed a team of 20+ members in a business with EUR 180+ M annual topline.Implemented operational profitability and financial performance tracking and steering measures for the region. Actively evaluated risks and developed mitigating actions. Supervised the budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting activities preserving information accuracy and facilitating decision making.Copiloted the business along with the CEO as a finance business partner and member of the Board of Directors, drawing focus towards financial performance, cash flow generation and long-term solvency.Engaged with all external stakeholders, both financial and non-financial to ensure collaboration, transparency, and compliance. Liaised with tax and legal advisors, as well as external auditors to leverage tax risk/benefits balance and adhere to legal regulation and accounting principles (Spanish GAAP and IFRS).Had the opportunity to support the transformation journey of the FTI group after Covid and its effects on the industry, securing a debt restructuring agreement of EUR 60+ M and a governmental aid issuance of EUR 10+ M, that helped keeping the operation afloat and focus on strategic business aspects.Actively contributed to/led a set of discussions and projects involving business strategy, due diligence, corporate finance decisions, high level negotiations, investment analysis and risks/opportunities evaluations, among others.Operated in a matrix structure, reporting to Central Finance and in continuous communication and partnering with internal and external stakeholders, in interdisciplinary and intercultural setups.